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Right or wrong, first impressions count and that goes for your home too. If you wish to sell your home, the curb appeal has to be right, in order to get prospective buyers interested. You may be thinking, that it would cost a lot of money to enhance that first impression, but it need not cost much at all. With a little imagination, some elbow grease and very little money, you could really enhance your homes curb appeal. Here are five simple ways to get started.

1. Paint for Success

Exterior paint is pretty cheap at approximately $25 per gallon and it’s available in a wide variety of colors. So why not take a day and repaint your front door, trim and shutters? Unless you have a huge house, this will probably cost less than $100. If you pick the right color, it will make the front of your house pop and make a real difference to the curb appeal. Just make sure to match the color you choose to the rest of your house and make it sympathetic to your area.

2. Upgrade Your Exterior Lights

If your exterior light fixtures are looking a little tired, you can replace them with a new unit that can cost as little as $20 each. The lights you choose should be powerful enough to light up the entrance way and be sympathetic in style to your existing fixtures. If the lights you buy have an identical mounting system to your existing fixtures they will be much easier to fit.

3. New House Numbers

A faded old house number could be a replaced with a more modern brass or stainless steel one for only $2. A more elaborate plaque that is customized, may cost anywhere between $50 and $100. It’s a good idea to make sure that the numbers chosen match your existing fixtures. Coordinating for maximum impact in this way will give you the most bang for your buck.

This will depend upon any local city regulations that are in place, which must be adhered to. A new mailbox can be had for between $10 and $100. This project will take an hour or two to complete, but at the end, you will have an attractive fresh new mailbox. The benefits of this upgrade may not be immediately noticeable to you, but a prospective buyer may notice.

5. Soften Facades and Add Color with Flower Boxes

Flower boxes can make a real difference to the curb appeal of your home. They can add colors and soften the front of your home, making it more inviting. A flower box can be bought for as little as $25 and can be mounted on porch railings or underneath windows. Try to pick plants with colors that complement your home. One important consideration with this tip, is that you will have to buy the soil and the plants, and it’s easy to get carried away. Remember your budget and keep an eye on what you’re spending. It’s also worth mentioning that the plants will need upkeep, until you sell your home.

All of these tips are easy to carry out for even a novice to DIY projects. They will enhance the curb appeal of your home and will not cost you a lot of money. Hopefully, by doing one or more of these simple DIY tasks, you will be able to increase your homes visibility and curb appeal to get those potential buyers interested and secure the sale you want.